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Over the past years, the outer settlement of the Hünenburg-hillfort has been spaciously prospected and partially examined archaeologically. These researches provided multifaceted insights into the ceramic form spectrum, the economic structure, evidences of a ritual use in differentiated contexts, as well as the chronological development of the settlement area. The state of research regarding the fortification itself could initially not be extended after the excavations till 2000. Within the DFG research project „Landschaft- und Ressourcennutzung in der jüngeren Bronzezeit am Heeseberg (nördliches Harzvorland) im Spannungsfeld von Herrschaft, Handwerk und Kult", the primary task was to initially examine the direct forefield area of the hillfort itself. In the course of this assignment a trench section through the rampart followed. The features indicate spatial installations, premises or casemates. Storage pits could also be discovered within the feature context. Subsequently, the interior space of the Hünenburg has been entirely prospected geophysically. The measurements provide indications on erosive traits within the facility. The multifarious ditch systems in the interior space, however, are of considerable significance. These features verify a pre-rampart fortification stage. Due to the previous studies and the subsequent excavations, indications on the chronological structure could be acquired. These indications require a re-assessment of the fortifying concept, that is linked to the early phase of the hillfort and to the subsequent expansion and restructuring of the rampart. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]